CLJ Bulletin, Issue 2009, Vol 10
15 May 2009
CLJ Law MALAYSIA
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ARTICLE
Human Rights And The Malaysian Judicial System
by Dato' Abdul Malik Ishak [2009] 2 CLJ xxi
COURT
FEDERAL COURT
Ahmad Jamaluddin Abd Majid v. Rafidah Aziz & Ors
(Election - Nomination papers, filing of - Copies of nomination papers not signed - Whether fatal) [2009] 2 CLJ 785
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Murder - Right to silence - Whether infringed by principle of 'if unrebutted would warrant a conviction') [2009] 2 CLJ 800
Manoharan Malayalam v. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Anor
(Habeas corpus - Three successive applications for - Res judicata) [2009] 2 CLJ 839
HIGH COURT
Krishnasamy Supramany v. Arab-Malaysian Finance Bhd
(Hire purchase - Fundamental breach - Liability of finance company) [2009] 2 CLJ 853
PP v. Mohd Fazil Awaludin
(Trial - Duty of prosecution to reveal information and documents) [2009] 2 CLJ 862
Re Teoh Seow Chiew; Ex p Ambank (M)
(Bankruptcy - Appeal under s. 92 of Act - Consent of Director General of Insolvency) [2009] 2 CLJ 883
T & T Greenview Sdn Bhd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Johor Bahru
(Land acquisition - Mandamus - For Land Administrator to pay balance of compensation sum withheld) [2009] 2 CLJ 891
SUBJECT INDEX
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Exercise of administrative powers - Land Administrator - Acquisition of land - Order for mandamus - Application for mandamus for disbursement of balance compensation sum withheld - Land Administrator referring matter to court despite rejecting Ministry of Education's objection to award - Whether reference null and void - Whether mandamus to issue - Land Acquisition Act 1960, ss. 10, 11, 16, 29A, 38 - Specific Relief Act 1950, ss. 44 and 45
T & T Greenview Sdn Bhd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Johor Bahru
(Vernon Ong Lam Kiat JC) [2009] 2 CLJ 891
[HC]
Remedies - Habeas corpus - Three successive applications for writ of habeas corpus determined and dismissed by court - Whether doctrine of res judicata applicable to bar subsequent applications
Manoharan Malayalam v. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Anor
(Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 839
[FC]
BANKRUPTCY
Receiving and adjudication orders - Proof of debt - Appeal against - Appeal pursuant to s. 92 of Act - Whether not requiring prior consent of Director General of Insolvency - Bankruptcy Act 1967, ss. 38(1)(a), 42, 92(2), rr. 2, 26, 28 to Schedule C thereof
Re Teoh Seow Chiew; Ex p Ambank (M)
(Hishamudin Mohd Yunus J) [2009] 2 CLJ 883
[HC]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Accused - Right to silence - Whether infringed by the principle of 'if unrebutted would warrant a conviction' - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 180
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Appeal - Appellate court, power and duty of - Decision of High Court lacking specific findings and containing no reasons for its findings - Whether Court of Appeal empowered to review and re-evaluate all evidence adduced - Scope and nature of Court of Appeal's appellate powers
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Disclosure of information - Trial - Duty of prosecution to reveal information and disclose documents - Failure to disclose material documents before commencement of trial - Whether fatal - Whether vitiating trial process - Whether constituting miscarriage of justice - Whether trial nullified - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 51A
PP v. Mohd Fazil Awaludin
(Mohd Zawawi Salleh JC) [2009] 2 CLJ 862
[HC]
Trial - Close of prosecution's case - Whether prima facie case required a maximum evaluation of prosecution's evidence - Whether court obliged to convict accused if accused remains silent at close of prosecution's case where prima facie case established - Whether accused's right to remain silent infringed by the principle of 'if unrebutted would warrant a conviction' - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 180
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
ELECTION
Election court - Judge - Jurisdiction - Whether election judge empowered to strike out defective petition without trial
Ahmad Jamaluddin Abd Majid v. Rafidah Aziz & Ors
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Augustine Paul, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 785
[FC]
Objections - Nomination papers - Candidate filing two unsigned copies of nomination papers - Whether returning officer obliged to reject candidate's nomination - Whether returning officer conferred discretion whether to accept or reject such nomination - Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations 1981, reg. 4(6)
Ahmad Jamaluddin Abd Majid v. Rafidah Aziz & Ors
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Augustine Paul, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 785
[FC]
Petition - Presentation of - Matters that petitioner must satisfy in order to sustain petition - Twin requirements of s. 32(b), whether satisfied - Election Offences Act 1954, s. 32(b); Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations 1981, reg. 7(1), (4), (5)
Ahmad Jamaluddin Abd Majid v. Rafidah Aziz & Ors
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Augustine Paul, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 785
[FC]
EVIDENCE
Confession - Rejection of - Appellate court rejecting confession of accused - Appellate court taking steps to determine whether sufficient evidence apart from confession to satisfy elements of the charges against accused - Appellate court determining whether sufficient evidence apart from confession to sustain convictions of accused - Whether approach of appellate court proper - Whether convictions ought to be set aside on the basis of rejected confession - Whether proper to order re-trial
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Documentary evidence - Computer printout - Admissibility - Document not produced by computer in the course of its ordinary use - Manner of proving such document - Whether deeming provision under s. 90(A)(6) applicable - Evidence Act 1950, s. 90A
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Documentary evidence - Computer printout - Admissibility - Whether certificate under s. 90A(2) of Evidence Act 1950 the only method to prove document produced by a computer 'in the course of its ordinary use' - Whether document may be proved through oral evidence that document was produced by a computer in the course of its ordinary use and proof of matters specified under s. 90A(4)of Evidence Act 1950 - Evidence Act 1950, s. 90A
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Documentary evidence - Video tapes and/or recordings - Admissibility - Whether subject to requirements of s. 90A Evidence Act 1950 - Evidence Act 1950, s. 90A
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Documentary evidence - Video tapes and/or recordings - Whether CCTV tapes and images were documents produced by a computer - Evidence Act 1950, s. 3
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Identification evidence - Quality of identification evidence - Accused positively identified by witnesses - Slight discrepancies in evidence concerning clothes worn by accused - Reasonable explanation for such discrepancies - Whether discrepancies material
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
Identification parade - Irregularity in conduct of parade - Whether prosecution obliged to conduct identification parade in every case - Circumstances when identification parade ought to be conducted - Circumstances when Turnbull guidelines applicable
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
HIRE PURCHASE
Breach of agreement - Purchase of motor car - Registration card of car belonged to motorcycle - Finance company failed to register car properly upon full payment of purchase price - Whether in breach of fundamental term of agreement - Whether agreement null and void - Contracts Act 1950, s. 57(2)
Krishnasamy Supramany v. Arab-Malaysian Finance Bhd
(Balia Yusof Wahi J) [2009] 2 CLJ 853
[HC]
Breach of agreement - Damages - Registration card of car belonged to motorcycle - Finance company failed to register car upon full payment of purchase price - Whether in breach of fundamental term of agreement - Whether must refund sum already paid - Whether liable in damages - Measure of damage
Krishnasamy Supramany v. Arab-Malaysian Finance Bhd
(Balia Yusof Wahi J) [2009] 2 CLJ 853
[HC]
LAND LAW
Acquisition of land - Reference to High Court - Objection against award - Objection filed out of time and rejected but referred to court irrespective - Whether decisions of Land Administrator diametrically opposed - Whether reference null and void - Order for mandamus for payment of balance compensation sum withheld - Whether to be allowed - Land Acquisition Act 1960, ss. 10, 11, 16, 29A, 38 - Specific Relief Act 1950, ss. 44, 45
T & T Greenview Sdn Bhd v. Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Johor Bahru
(Vernon Ong Lam Kiat JC) [2009] 2 CLJ 891
[HC]
PREVENTIVE DETENTION
Habeas corpus - Application for writ of - Detention under Internal Security Act 1960 - Three successive applications filed by applicant - Grounds raised in third application available but not raised during second application - Whether applicant failed to put forward whole case in second application - Whether doctrine of res judicata would apply to bar third application - Whether common law doctrine of res judicata incorporated in Malaysian statute law - Courts of Judicature Act 1964, s. 25(2)
Manoharan Malayalam v. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Malaysia & Anor
(Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 839
[FC]
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
Construction of statutes - Deeming provision - Evidence Act 1950, s. 90A(6) - Scope and application of - Document not produced by computer in the course of its ordinary use - Manner of proving such document - Evidence Act 1950, s. 90A
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
WORDS & PHRASES
'Computer' - Evidence Act 1950, s. 3
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
'Document' - Evidence Act 1950, s. 3
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
"liable to be rejected" - Elections (Conduct of Elections) Regulations 1981, reg. 4(6)
Ahmad Jamaluddin Abd Majid v. Rafidah Aziz & Ors
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Augustine Paul, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 785
[FC]
'If unrebutted would warrant a conviction' - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 180
Ahmad Najib Aris v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Nik Hashim, Augustine Paul, Hashim Yusoff, Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 2 CLJ 800
[FC]
"Orders in bankruptcy matters" - "Any person aggrieved" - Section 92 Bankruptcy Act 1967
Re Teoh Seow Chiew; Ex p Ambank (M)
(Hishamudin Mohd Yunus J) [2009] 2 CLJ 883
[HC]
2. CLJ Supp April (Part 2) 2009
ARTICLE
Just Leave Me Alone: A Sad End To Whistleblowing
by Hazlina Shaik Md Noor Alam [2009] 7 CLJ liii
COURT
HIGH COURT
Hong Leong Bank Bhd v. Ricardo Yap Pow Choan
(Hire purchase - Agreement - Breach - Claim for money owing) [2009] 7 CLJ 701
National Land Finance Co-operative Society Ltd v. S Monaguran Subramaniam & Penghuni-Penghuni Lain
(Land law - Illegal occupants - Eviction) [2009] 7 CLJ 721
M/s Soh Bok Yew & Sons Sdn Bhd v. M/s Koko Budi Sdn Bhd & Ors
(Company law - Meetings - Companies Act 1965, s. 150) [2009] 7 CLJ 712
Perindustrian Cyma Sdn Bhd v. Malaysia & Nippon Insurans Bhd; EON Bank Bhd (Intervener)
(Parties - Intervention - Application to intervene in suit) [2009] 7 CLJ 743
PP v. Saksi Usop
(Criminal law - Dangerous Drugs Act 1950 - Possession of methamphetamine) [2009] 7 CLJ 750
Public Bank Bhd lwn. Datuk Mohd Ali Hj Abdul Majid & Satu Lagi
(Gantirugi - Tuntutan - Butir-butir terperinci) [2009] 7 CLJ 762
Public Bank Bhd v. Lim Kim Huat
(Civil procedure - Costs - Bill of costs) [2009] 7 CLJ 771
Usahasama SPNB-LTAT Sdn Bhd v. Borneo Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd
(Arbitration - Arbitrator - Appointment - Validity of) [2009] 7 CLJ 779
SUBJECT INDEX
ARBITRATION
Arbitrator - Appointment - Validity of - Whether arbitrator had jurisdiction to hear dispute - Whether arbitration clause in main contract extend to dispute between plaintiff and defendant - Whether there was a binding contract between plaintiff and defendant - Whether plaintiff estopped from asserting that there was no contract - Whether arbitrator properly interpreted facts giving rise to incorporation of arbitration agreement - Whether defendant complied with procedures laid down under dispute resolution clause - Whether it was entitled to proceed with arbitration on disputed matters
Usahasama SPNB-LTAT Sdn Bhd v. Borneo Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 7 CLJ 779
[HC]
Arbitrator - Award - Challenge to arbitrator's award - Application to set aside - Whether appointment of arbitrator void - Whether arbitrator had jurisdiction to hear dispute - Whether arbitration clause in main contract extend to dispute between plaintiff and defendant - Whether there was a binding contract between plaintiff and defendant - Whether plaintiff estopped from asserting that there was no contract - Whether arbitrator properly interpreted facts giving rise to incorporation of arbitration agreement - Whether defendant complied with procedures laid down under dispute resolution clause - Whether it was entitled to proceed with arbitration on disputed matters
Usahasama SPNB-LTAT Sdn Bhd v. Borneo Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 7 CLJ 779
[HC]
Arbitrator - Jurisdiction - Whether arbitrator had jurisdiction to hear dispute - Whether arbitration clause in main contract extend to dispute between plaintiff and defendant - Whether there was a binding contract between plaintiff and defendant - Whether plaintiff estopped from asserting that there was no contract - Whether arbitrator properly interpreted facts giving rise to incorporation of arbitration agreement - Whether defendant complied with procedures laid down under dispute resolution clause - Whether it was entitled to proceed with arbitration on disputed matters
Usahasama SPNB-LTAT Sdn Bhd v. Borneo Synergy (M) Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 7 CLJ 779
[HC]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Costs - Bill of costs - Stage of proceedings at which costs to be dealt with - Whether to be taxed after substantive appeal - Discretion of court - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 59 r. 4(1)
Public Bank Bhd v. Lim Kim Huat
(Lau Bee Lan J) [2009] 7 CLJ 771
[HC]
Parties - Intervention - Application to intervene in suit - Rights of the intervener - Whether intervener had direct interest in subject matter of action - Whether intervener passed test laid down in Pegang Mining Co Ltd v. Choong Sam & Ors - Leave to intervene - Whether ought to be given - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 15 r. 6(2)
Perindustrian Cyma Sdn Bhd v. Malaysia & Nippon Insurans Bhd; EON Bank Bhd (Intervener)
(Balia Yusof Wahi J) [2009] 7 CLJ 743
[HC]
COMPANY LAW
Meetings - Calling of meetings - Power of High Court to order a meeting - Circumstances where such power may be exercised - Companies Act 1965, s. 150
M/s Soh Bok Yew & Sons Sdn Bhd v. M/s Koko Budi Sdn Bhd & Ors
(Kamardin Hashim JC) [2009] 7 CLJ 712
[HC]
CRIMINAL LAW
Dangerous Drugs Act 1950 - Sections 12(2) and 39A(2) - Possession of methamphetamine - Prima facie case - Whether case proved beyond reasonable doubt - Discrepancy between gross weight of drugs - Whether evidence drugs tampered with - Presumption of physical possession - Whether rebutted - Presumption of knowledge - Whether accused failed to discharge burden placed on him by s. 37(d) of Dangerous Drugs Act 1950 - Whether accused convicted and sentenced
PP v. Saksi Usop
(Abdul Rahman Sebli J) [2009] 7 CLJ 750
[HC]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Sentence - Possession of drugs - Possession of 187.49 grammes of methamphetamine - Life imprisonment - Whether proper sentence to be passed
PP v. Saksi Usop
(Abdul Rahman Sebli J) [2009] 7 CLJ 750
[HC]
HIRE PURCHASE
Agreement - Breach - Claim for money owing - Whether appellant discharged burden of proving it had taken reasonable steps to mitigate its claim - Whether Sessions Court Judge correct in dismissing appellant's claim
Hong Leong Bank Bhd v. Ricardo Yap Pow Choan
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 7 CLJ 701
[HC]
LAND LAW
Illegal occupants - Eviction - Application for vacant possession of land - Occupation of land by defendants for 53 years - No evidence of rent or any payment between land owner and occupants - Whether defendants only gratuitous licensees - Whether right to remain on land ceased upon expiry of notice to quit - Whether defendants considered trespassers unlawfully occupying land without consent - Whether plaintiff entitled to apply for eviction
National Land Finance Co-operative Society Ltd v. S Monaguran Subramaniam & Penghuni-Penghuni Lain
(Mohd Sofian Abd Razak J) [2009] 7 CLJ 721
[HC]
LIMITATION
Cause of action - Claim for money owing - Whether appellant's cause of action started to run on date of disposal of vehicle - Whether suit filed within six years limitation period - Whether suit time barred - Orix Credit Malaysia Sdn Bhd v. City Motors
Hong Leong Bank Bhd v. Ricardo Yap Pow Choan
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 7 CLJ 701
[HC]
TRUSTS
Trusts - Creation of - Validity - Whether trust only valid if title to property vested in trustee completely - Whether validly declared or should be rendered invalid - No existence of sale and purchase agreement or lease or tenancy on registered document of title or caveat to protect defendants' interest - Whether unfair to plaintiff to be denied ownership right - Whether plaintiff had right to evict
National Land Finance Co-operative Society Ltd v. S Monaguran Subramaniam & Penghuni-Penghuni Lain
(Mohd Sofian Abd Razak J) [2009] 7 CLJ 721
[HC]
INDEKS PERKARA
GANTIRUGI
Tuntutan - Butir-butir terperinci - Kegagalan memberi butir spesifik - Kegagalan mengemukakan afidavit atau resit bayaran - Sama ada gantirugi perlu ditaksirkan oleh Timbalan Pendaftar - Sama ada gantirugi perlu diplidkan dan dibuktikan secara spesifik
Public Bank Bhd lwn. Datuk Mohd Ali Hj Abdul Majid & Satu Lagi
(Mohtarudin Baki H) [2009] 7 CLJ 762
[HC]
PROSEDUR SIVIL
Penghakiman - Penghakiman terus - Kaedah- kaedah Mahkamah Tinggi 1980, A. 14 - Rayuan terhadap penghakiman terus - Kegagalan menjawab afidavit sokongan - Sama ada Timbalan Pendaftar tiada pilihan selain daripada membenarkan permohonan plaintif untuk penghakiman terus - Kaedah-kaedah Mahkamah Tinggi 1980, A. 14 k. 3(1)
Public Bank Bhd lwn. Datuk Mohd Ali Hj Abdul Majid & Satu Lagi
(Mohtarudin Baki H) [2009] 7 CLJ 762
[HC]
COURT
COURT OF APPEAL
ASM Development Sdn Bhd v. Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn Bhd
(Amendment - Statement of claim - Principles applicable) [2009] 3 CLJ 1
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Registered trade mark - Ownership of rights, dispute) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
HIGH COURT
Re Kuan Shin; ex p Chin Foh Trading Sdn Bhd
(Contempt of court - Breach of interim restraining order) [2009] 3 CLJ 96
Trans Huu Tho & Ors v. PP And Another Case
(Accused - Right to counsel) [2009] 3 CLJ 102
SUBJECT INDEX
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Amendment - Statement of claim - Principles applicable - Whether amendments would change suit into one of different character - Delay - Whether amendments material and relevant - New cause of action - Alternative remedy - Issue of election - Exercise of court's discretion
ASM Development Sdn Bhd v. Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn Bhd
(James Foong, Zaleha Zahari & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 1
[CA]
Contempt of court - Committal proceedings - Breach of interim restraining order - Filing of originating summons in court - Declaratory order sought - Whether amounted to contempt
Re Kuan Shin; ex p Chin Foh Trading Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 96
[HC]
Costs - Fees for more than one counsel - Principles applicable - Exercise of court's discretion - Whether ought to be interfered with
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
Parties - Joinder of parties - Whether barred by limitation - Locus standi - Liquidation of company - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 15 r. 16, O. 20 r. 5 - Limitation Act 1953, s. 22(1)
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
Pleadings - Amendment of statement of claim - Principles applicable - Whether amendments would change suit into one of different character - Delay - Whether amendments material and relevant - New cause of action - Alternative remedy - Issue of election - Exercise of court's discretion
ASM Development Sdn Bhd v. Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn Bhd
(James Foong, Zaleha Zahari & Heliliah Mohd Yusof JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 1
[CA]
Summons for direction - Delay in making application - Inordinate and inexcusable delay - Conduct of parties
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Fundamental liberties - Right to counsel - Whether magistrate duty-bound to inform unrepresented accused that they were entitled to legal representation - Whether failure to do so vitiated whole proceeding
Trans Huu Tho & Ors v. PP And Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 3 CLJ 102
[HC]
CONTRACT
Assignment - Breach - Assignment of trade mark - Consideration for transfer - Determination of amount agreed upon as consideration
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Accused - Right to counsel - Whether magistrate duty-bound to inform unrepresented accused that they were entitled to legal representation - Whether failure to do so vitiated whole proceeding
Trans Huu Tho & Ors v. PP And Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 3 CLJ 102
[HC]
Plea of guilty - Absence of counsel - Whether magistrate duty-bound to inform unrepresented accused that they were entitled to legal representation - Whether failure to do so vitiated whole proceeding
Trans Huu Tho & Ors v. PP And Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 3 CLJ 102
[HC]
Revision - Conviction on plea of guilt - Whether magistrate duty-bound to inform unrepresented accused that they were entitled to legal representation - Whether failure to do so vitiated whole proceeding
Trans Huu Tho & Ors v. PP And Another Case
(David Wong Dak Wah J) [2009] 3 CLJ 102
[HC]
TRADE MARKS
Registered trade mark - Ownership of rights, dispute - Joinder of party in proceeding - Assignment of trade mark - Constructive trust - Consideration for transfer of trade mark - Delay and laches - Principles in awarding costs
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
TRUSTS
Constructive trust - Claim for transfer of trade mark - Estoppel - Position in equity - Whether trade mark held on trust
Sanmaru Overseas Marketing Sdn Bhd & Anor v. PT Indofood Interna Corp & Ors
(Zaleha Zahari, Abdul Malik Ishak & Abu Samah Nordin JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 10
[CA]
COURT
FEDERAL COURT
Amathevelli P Ramasamy v. PP
(Criminal procedure - Judgment - Delay in writing) [2009] 3 CLJ 109
Dataran Rentas Sdn Bhd v. BMC Construction Sdn Bhd
(Appeal to Federal Court - Propriety of questions framed) [2009] 3 CLJ 125
COURT OF APPEAL
Grespa Sdn Bhd v. Pemungut Hasil Tanah, Negeri Kedah Darulnaim & Anor
(Acquisition of land - Compensation - Claim for right and interest) [2009] 3 CLJ 133
Mohd Daud Mahmod v. Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam, Malaysia & Anor
(Dismissal from service - Disciplinary proceedings) [2009] 3 CLJ 144
HIGH COURT
Khutubul Zaman & Anor v. TJB Development Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Sale and purchase of property - Failure to build access road) [2009] 3 CLJ 151
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Winding-up - Petition - Notice of intention to appear) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
PP v. Sainin Sidon
(Sentence - Binding over - Outrage of modesty) [2009] 3 CLJ 181
Smartframe Sdn Bhd v. Anjung Bahasa Sdn Bhd
(Winding-up - Petition - Intitulement) [2009] 3 CLJ 189
SUBJECT INDEX
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Dismissal from service - Disciplinary proceedings - Letter communicating decision to dismiss contradicted earlier show cause letter - Whether disciplinary proceedings rendered flawed
Mohd Daud Mahmod v. Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam, Malaysia & Anor
(Zaleha Zahari, Hasan Lah & Sulaiman Daud JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 144
[CA]
Dismissal from service - Disciplinary proceedings - Whether infringement of GO 23 of Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) (Chapter "D") General Orders 1980 - Whether opportunity to mitigate given - Whether reasons for dismissal should be made known
Mohd Daud Mahmod v. Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam, Malaysia & Anor
(Zaleha Zahari, Hasan Lah & Sulaiman Daud JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 144
[CA]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Appeal - Appeal to Federal Court - Propriety of questions framed - Whether questions related to matter determined by High Court and Court of Appeal - Whether issue raised in Court of Appeal - Whether answers to questions had effect of reversing judgment of Court of Appeal - Courts of Judicature Act 1964, s. 96
Dataran Rentas Sdn Bhd v. BMC Construction Sdn Bhd
(Richard Malanjum CJ (Sabah & Sarawak), Nik Hashim & Hashim Yusoff FCJJ) [2009] 3 CLJ 125
[FC]
COMPANY LAW
Winding-up - Application to strike out winding up petition - Notice of motion to strike out - Whether notice should state intitulement
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
[HC]
Winding-up - Application to strike out winding up petition - Whether winding-up court has jurisdiction to hear application
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
[HC]
Winding-up - Insolvency of company - Whether rebutted
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
[HC]
Winding-up - Petition - Intitulement merely stated "In the matter of Section 218 of the Companies Act 1965" - Whether sufficiently particularised - Whether paragraph(s)/limb(s) to be specified - Whether petition fundamentally flawed warranting dismissal - Companies (Winding-Up) Rules 1972, rr. 8, 22 - Companies Act 1965, s. 218(1)
Smartframe Sdn Bhd v. Anjung Bahasa Sdn Bhd
(Hishamudin Mohd Yunus J) [2009] 3 CLJ 189
[HC]
Winding-up - Petition - Opposition to petition - Notice of intention to appear - Whether notice should be filed by respondent - Companies (Winding-Up Rules) 1972, r. 28(1), Form 8 - Companies Act 1965, s. 221(2)
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
[HC]
Winding-up - Petition - Presentation of - Whether petitioner entitled to present - Companies Act 1965, s. 218(2)(a)
Perbadanan Pengurusan Bella Vista v. CA Management Services Sdn Bhd
(Ramly Ali J) [2009] 3 CLJ 161
[HC]
CONTRACT
Misrepresentation - Sale and purchase of property - Failure to build access road as promised - Whether breach of contract - Whether negligent or innocent misrepresentation – Whether damages recoverable
Khutubul Zaman & Anor v. TJB Development Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Azahar Mohamed J) [2009] 3 CLJ 151
[HC]
Sale and purchase of property - Misrepresentation - Failure to build access road as promised - Whether breach of contract - Whether negligent or innocent misrepresentation - Whether damages recoverable
Khutubul Zaman & Anor v. TJB Development Sdn Bhd & Anor
(Azahar Mohamed J) [2009] 3 CLJ 151
[HC]
CRIMINAL LAW
Penal Code - Section 302 - Murder - Appeal against conviction and death sentence - Delay in writing judgment - Admissibility of statement leading to fact discovered - Whether circumstantial evidence pointed to appellant's guilt - Evidence Act 1950, ss. 8, 27, 114(a)
Amathevelli P Ramasamy v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 3 CLJ 109
[FC]
Penal Code - Section 354 - Outrage of modesty - Order of binding over - Whether inappropriate and not fitting to circumstances of crime - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 294
PP v. Sainin Sidon
(Abdul Rahman Sebli JC) [2009] 3 CLJ 181
[HC]
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Judgment - Delay in writing - Delay of five years - Whether delay per se insufficient to render decision of trial judge vitiated or set aside - Whether prejudice to accused must be shown
Amathevelli P Ramasamy v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 3 CLJ 109
[FC]
Sentence - Binding over - Outrage of modesty - Whether order of binding over inappropriate and not fitting to circumstances of crime - Criminal Procedure Code, s. 294 - Penal Code, s. 354
PP v. Sainin Sidon
(Abdul Rahman Sebli JC) [2009] 3 CLJ 181
[HC]
EVIDENCE
Adverse inference - Evidence of subsequent conduct under s. 8 Evidence Act 1950 - Whether gave rise to presumption under s. 114(a) Evidence Act 1950 - Whether affected by inadmissibility of statement under s. 27 Evidence Act 1950
Amathevelli P Ramasamy v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 3 CLJ 109
[FC]
Information leading to fact discovered - Admissibility of statement - Question which led to information given not recorded - Whether s. 27 Evidence Act 1950 complied with - Proof of oral evidence - Whether found wanting
Amathevelli P Ramasamy v. PP
(Arifin Zakaria CJ (Malaya), Augustine Paul & Zulkefli Makinudin FCJJ) [2009] 3 CLJ 109
[FC]
LAND LAW
Acquisition of land - Compensation - Claim for right and interest therein - Land Acquisition Act 1960, ss. 2, 36(2), Second Schedule (Forms E, G, H)
Grespa Sdn Bhd v. Pemungut Hasil Tanah, Negeri Kedah Darulnaim & Anor
(Low Hop Bing, Abu Samah Nordin & Sulaiman Daud JJCA) [2009] 3 CLJ 133
[CA]
ARTICLE
The Notion Of Individual Freedom And Islamic Jurisprudence:
An Overview
by Dr Nehaluddin Ahmad [2009] 8 CLJ i
COURT
HIGH COURT
Cahaya Baru Development Bhd v. Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia
(Land law - Acquisition of land - Compensation) [2009] 8 CLJ 1
Chong Kak Hau lwn. PP
(Hakcipta - Pelanunan - Jualan salinan langgaran karya filem dan rakaman bunyi) [2009] 8 CLJ 10
Hong Leong Bank Bhd lwn. PP
(Prosedur jenayah - Perlucuthakan - Dadah berbahaya - Penyitaan kereta) [2009] 8 CLJ 33
PP lwn. Ismail Ali
(Undang-undang jenayah - Kanun Keseksaan - Seksyen 376 - Kesalahan merogol) [2009] 8 CLJ 46
Re Southern Investment Bank Bhd & Anor; Applicants
(Banking - Banks and banking business - Orders to transfer and vest assets and liabilities) [2009] 8 CLJ 60
Securities Commission v. Lee Kee Sien, Albert & Ors
(Mareva injunction - Application for) [2009] 8 CLJ 70
Zaliah Zakaria v. Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd
(Pleadings - Amendment) [2009] 8 CLJ 82
SUBJECT INDEX
BANKING
Banks and banking business - Orders to transfer and vest assets and liabilities - Application for - Whether approval of Minister of Finance pursuant to s.49(7) of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989 (BAFIA) obtained - Whether requirements of s. 50 BAFIA satisfied - Delegation of Powers Act 1956, s. 17
Re Southern Investment Bank Bhd & Anor; Applicants
(Hishamudin Mohd Yunus J) [2009] 8 CLJ 60
[HC]
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Inter partes application - Affidavit evidence - Whether admissible - Whether provisions of Evidence Act 1950 apply to affidavit evidence in course of interlocutory civil proceedings
Securities Commission v. Lee Kee Sien, Albert & Ors
(Nallini Pathmanathan JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 70
[HC]
Mareva injunction - Application for - Inter partes application to prevent third defendant from removing, disposing or dealing with assets in his name or up to a value of US$83 million - Whether affidavit evidence admissible - Whether plaintiff made out a good and arguable case against third defendant - Whether injunction would serve to preclude funds from being dissipated
Securities Commission v. Lee Kee Sien, Albert & Ors
(Nallini Pathmanathan JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 70
[HC]
Pleadings - Amendment - Leave to amend statement of claim - Whether proposed amendments introduced new cause of action - Whether arose out of the same or substantially the same facts as cause of action already pleaded - Contracts Act 1950, s. 17 - Rules of the High Court 1980, O. 20 r. 5
Zaliah Zakaria v. Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Bhd
(Nallini Pathmanathan JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 82
[HC]
LAND LAW
Acquisition of land - Compensation - Award by Land Administrator - Objection to amount of compensation - Whether defendant prohibited from filing Form N pursuant to s. 38(1) Land Acquisition Act 1960 ('LAA') - Whether defendant was a person interested within meaning of s. 37(3) of the LAA - Whether Form N filed by defendant wrong, void, invalid and of no legal effect
Cahaya Baru Development Bhd v. Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia
(Vernon Ong Lam Kiat JC) [2009] 8 CLJ 1
[HC]
INDEKS PERKARA
HAKCIPTA
Pelanunan - Jualan salinan langgaran karya filem dan rakaman bunyi - Sama ada perayu didapati bersalah - Sama ada terdapat percanggahan keterangan oleh saksi - Sama ada keraguan ke atas identiti barang kes - Kegagalan mengepilkan salinan karya asal dalam akuan berkanun - Sama ada boleh diterima masuk sebagai keterangan atau eksibit yang boleh membentuk keterangan prima facie - Sama ada s. 42 Akta Hakcipta 1987 peruntukan substantif dan 'preconditions' hendaklah dipatuhi - Pembelaan perayu - Sama ada rekaan semata-mata - Sama ada gagal menimbulkan apa-apa keraguan yang munasabah terhadap kes pendakwaan - Akta Keterangan 1950, s. 9 - Kanun Prosedur Jenayah, s. 422
Chong Kak Hau lwn. PP
(Yaacob Md Sam PK) [2009] 8 CLJ 10
[HC]
KETERANGAN
Beban pembuktian - Anggapan - Penyitaan kereta di bawah s. 25(1) Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988 - Pihak yang mempunyai beban membawa keterangan bagi menolak anggapan di bawah s. 35 Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988 - Prinsip-prinsip yang patut dipakai - Sama ada kereta tersebut "illegal Property" dan patut dilucut hak kepada Kerajaan Malaysia - Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988, s. 2(2)
Hong Leong Bank Bhd lwn. PP
(Yaacob Md Sam PK) [2009] 8 CLJ 33
[HC]
Terima masuk - Bukti sahih - Kesalahan merogol - Prima facie - Keterangan ikut keadaan - Sama ada menunjukkan OKT melakukan hubungan seksual dengan mangsa - Sama ada wujud keterangan mencukupi untuk menyokong inferensi bahawa OKT mengambil kesempatan ke atas mangsa tanpa kerelaannya - Keterangan sokongan menunjukkan kelahiran bayi dan ujian DNA mengesahkan OKT bapa bayi - Sama ada berlakunya kemasukkan zakar OKT ke dalam kemaluan mangsa - Sama ada laporan DNA boleh diterima masuk sebagai keterangan - Kanun Prosedur Jenayah, s. 399 - Sama ada Hakim Sesyen gagal untuk membuat penilaian yang menyeluruh terhadap keterangan-keterangan diberi - Sama ada keterangan-keterangan boleh diterima masuk sebagai keterangan atau bukti sahih
PP lwn. Ismail Ali
(Ahmadi Asnawi PK) [2009] 8 CLJ 46
[HC]
PROSEDUR JENAYAH
Perlucuthakan - Dadah berbahaya - Penyitaan kereta di bawah s. 25 Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988 - Rayuan terhadap keputusan Hakim Sesyen yang memerintahkan kereta dilucuthakan kepada kerajaan - Sama ada perayu gagal dalam menjalankan 'reasonable inquiries' - Pihak yang mempunyai beban membawa keterangan bagi menolak anggapan di bawah s. 35 Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988 - Prinsip-prinsip yang patut dipakai - Sama ada harta 'illegal property' dan patut dilucut hak kepada kerajaan Malaysia - Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Perlucuthakan Harta) 1988, s. 2(2)
Hong Leong Bank Bhd lwn. PP
(Yaacob Md Sam PK) [2009] 8 CLJ 33
[HC]
UNDANG-UNDANG JENAYAH
Kanun Keseksaan - Seksyen 376 – Kesalahan merogol - Prima facie - Keterangan ikut keadaan - Sama ada menunjukkan OKT melakukan hubungan seksual dengan mangsa - Sama ada wujud keterangan mencukupi untuk menyokong inferensi bahawa OKT mengambil kesempatan ke atas mangsa tanpa kerelaannya - Keterangan sokongan menunjukkan kelahiran bayi dan ujian DNA mengesahkan OKT bapa bayi - Sama ada berlakunya kemasukkan zakar OKT ke dalam kemaluan mangsa - Kanun Prosedur Jenayah, s. 399 - Sama ada laporan DNA boleh diterima masuk sebagai keterangan - Sama ada hubungan seksual berlaku dalam salah satu dari keadaan yang dinyatakan di bawah s. 375 Kanun Keseksaan - Sama ada pendakwaraya berjaya membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap OKT
PP lwn. Ismail Ali
(Ahmadi Asnawi PK) [2009] 8 CLJ 46
[HC]
CASE OF THE WEEK
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Charge - Defective charge - Charges implying continuous offences of rape - Charges overlapping with each other - Charges preventing accused from raising an alibi - Whether charges defective
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: Charge - Defective charge - Two charges preferred for two distinct offences - Charges not falling under ss. 165(1) and 164 of the CPC - Both charges jointly tried in a single trial - Whether trial null and void
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